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Homemade is Better—Waffles

I started my day out trying to figure out what I should write about.  Meanwhile, my kids wanted brunch, and we were trying to figure out what to make, then it dawned on me, waffles!  Who doesn’t love waffles?  Waffles are so great that they have a whole day dedicated to them!  August 24 is… Read more »

Homemade is Better—Pork Tenderloin with Apple Salsa

This past weekend I asked our youngest what we should have for dinner, her response was a typical Albertan meal, Steak with potatoes.  I had to laugh, and then I remembered that I had some pork tenderloin in the fridge and thought I should try something with it.  After looking up a few ideas with… Read more »

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Dear Barb—Credit, COVID, and Christmas

Dear Barb: Well, I survived Christmas.  It was a difficult Christmas since I couldn’t spend it with my family.  My boyfriend and I live together, so we spent Christmas alone.  I was hoping that I would be spending less money with the virus limiting visits, get togethers, and shopping, but nope, it didn’t.  In fact,… Read more »

Descartes and his Demon of the Mind

Ever study so hard your brain hurts?  It’s common, but not everyone talks about it.  Maybe that’s because the traditional solution, a brain break, seems obvious.  Yet, what if that dull pain behind our eyes is merely our ego deceiving us into thinking that we’re suffering from intolerable mind cramps?  As we try and cram… Read more »

Homemade is Better—Beef Wellington

Are there many other dishes that sound as sophisticated as beef Wellington?  Possibly.  Lobster, souffle, crème brule—these might be a few.   What if I told you that you could make this dish at home, and it will cost around half of what you might pay at a restaurant!?  The most expensive part of this dish… Read more »

Course Exam—COMP 200

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Dear Barb—Anxiety After COVID

Dear Barb: Hi, I have pretty much been at home since this pandemic began and I’ve been okay with that.  I suffer from social anxiety, so during the lockdowns and closures my life has been stress free.  The only person I see is my husband, and I video chat with my mother who is staying… Read more »

The Struggling Student Rants—The Matrix Resolutions

Every year, on December 31st, most of the planet celebrates a full spin around the sun.  Nothing new about that.  We also commemorate this full circle by making bold statements, both to ourselves and others.  You can bet your bottom that this year we’ll all quit smoking, lose the thirty pounds, walk out on the… Read more »